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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.79, 12,081.61 and 4,775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.79, 12,081.61 and 4,775.93 is: 6,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.79 : 12,081.61 = 4,775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.79/12,081.61 = 4,775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.79x = 12,081.61 × 4,775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.79x = 57,700,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700,887.65/8,754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.78

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